CarPro CQuartz DLux Review

Great review Bobby..don't know how I missed it? I will be trying this product for sure. Do you have any information (or maybe Corey or Avi can chime in) about the shelf life once opened? If it will last for several different applications, then shelf life will be an issue. I'd love to see a side by side with this and C4.
 
I will be watching this thread for sure, for durability updates. My DD ( Honda CR-V ) has a ton of black plastic trim, and its a real chore to apply Super VRT after every wash. Actually, it probably only needs it every other wash, It holds up pretty well. But not 6 months well, that would be awesome!
 
Excellent review Bobby. Like others said, shory, to the point and you showed some photographer talent there too buddy :).

I have a couple of questions:

1) does the insert inside the bottle provide a drop at a time?

2) If you've used C4 before how do the products compare in terms of ease of use, etc.? I know at this point you can't address the durability yet but I'll be watching this thread for updates.

Thanks for putting the review together :xyxthumbs:
 
Bobby, excellent review my friend!!

I just used it fourth of July myself and was also blown away. Tested it next to my other two favorites.

Richy, it has the standard shelf life claim. 1 year, or 6 months after being open if kept out of sun in a climate controlled environment.

Mike, it's easier to use than C4 from an application standpoint, not that C4 is too terribly difficult.

The look is very similar although I haven't placed them side by side. On the same panel.

Setec, durability is what we all wait for right? Europe has a video showing 5 months and still going strong. I'll post something when I hit 3 months with pictures from before and after, etc. Been two weeks so far and so dark it grabs my attention when I pull in behind wifes car. Hasn't lost a bit of darkness yet.
 
Believe it or not CarPro DLux is still there and beading water as it's rinsed. The overall color is even and uniform with no blotching.

The mirrors are what I call the most porous plastic on my truck and are amazingly dark even at the 6 month mark. CarPro DLux is holding its own very well against Solution Finish yet at less than 1/2 the price...:props:

I'll see if I can snap a couple of photos and post them.....:dblthumb2:
 
Awesome, thanks Bobby.:xyxthumbs:

I went ahead and ordered it anticipating you would say what you just said. That and Troy said over in his review that it is still going strong.
 
so when ur ready to put another layer of this? How do u prep it?
Just clean with APC? Wipe down with eraser and put a new layer?

can this be applied to the weather stripping that sandwich the window glass?
 
Twister said:
Bobby do you think it would be good to use on the rear bumper plastics? I put some stuff on mine once and it felt dry and non-oily but when I tried to climb into the bed it was slick. Even after a few washes with Dawn it was still slick
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To tell you the truth I'm not sure as I haven't tried it.

From my testing and evaluation I detect no oiliness or slipperiness and once it dries it appears to be of a more natural appearance.


richy said:
Great review Bobby..don't know how I missed it? I will be trying this product for sure. Do you have any information (or maybe Corey or Avi can chime in) about the shelf life once opened? If it will last for several different applications, then shelf life will be an issue. I'd love to see a side by side with this and C4.
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Hi Richy,

I's been open since July and I see no thickening like the earlier versions of CarPro CQuartz paint protection.

I have used it 3 times since opening the bottle. Once I'm through I seal it tightly and store it in the plastic bag it was shipped in.

mdb917 said:
Excellent review Bobby. Like others said, shory, to the point and you showed some photographer talent there too buddy :).

I have a couple of questions:

1) does the insert inside the bottle provide a drop at a time?

2) If you've used C4 before how do the products compare in terms of ease of use, etc.? I know at this point you can't address the durability yet but I'll be watching this thread for updates.

Thanks for putting the review together :xyxthumbs:
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You're Welcome!


  1. The plastic insert does make it easy to dispense 1 drop at a time.
  2. If you've ever applied a clear sealant CarPro DLux is just as easy. I spread it evenly and try not to over apply it because like anything else, when the piece reaches its maximum absorption any excess must be removed.
  3. The mirrors are what I call the most porous plastic on my truck and are amazingly dark even at the 6 month mark. CarPro DLux is holding its own very well against Solution Finish yet at less than 1/2 the price
 
fenderpicks said:
so when ur ready to put another layer of this? How do u prep it?
Just clean with APC? Wipe down with eraser and put a new layer?
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Yes, it's that simple!

I would simply wash it to ensure any dirt, bugs, and road film are removed. Once washed and rinsed be sure to dry it then give it a wipe down with CarPro Eraser to prep the way for a re-coat...:props:
 
Oh i see Bobby.
Since i have UTTG on my trim right now, do u think the APC will be able to remove it?
 
fenderpicks said:
Oh i see Bobby.
Since i have UTTG on my trim right now, do u think the APC will be able to remove it?
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Ultima Tire & Trim Guard is a very good product but not in the same class as CarPro Dlux...

I'm not sure if all purpose cleaner is potent enough to remove it but it's worth a try. I think I'd wash it with an all purpose cleaner, wipe dry, and wipe down the area again liberally with mineral spirits then dry...
 
Re: CarPro CQuartz DLux Review - Update

Today was a gorgeously sunny day in New England and what better day then to do a little update on a product test I started back in July....

I cannot count how many times I've washed and dried my truck, the number of wind driven rain storms it's seen, hurricane Sandy, and good Lord knows how much hot sun it's seen since July.

This is a 6 month update for CarPro DLux and Solution Finish...

I washed the mirror on my truck using Duragloss 901 and warm water. They weren't very dirty and more like a light layer of dust but nevertheless they received a nice wash, rinse, and dry....

CarPro DLux

CarPro DLux still on duty and performing very well. Both the soapy water and rinse water beading nicely.

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After a thorough dry, the deep rich black look still shinning through! :props:

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Solution Finish

There's little difference in performance between the two and here's a few photos of its performance.

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Dry and still looking great!

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Conclusion:

I personally feel both products performed very well over a 6 month period with NO reapplication.

I did notice a horizontal fade line midway up the passengers side mirror indicating that Solution Finish is beginning to degrade to the point where a reapplication is necessary.

The CarPro DLux side shows no signs of needing reapplication as of today.

Based on these results CarPro DLux is the overall winner of this test and is the product I would endorse.....:props:
 

That is great Bobby !!! :dblthumb2:


I'm glad to hear you are having as much success with Dlux as I am.
 
Question, its doing a great job on darkened plastic and rubber trim, but what about headlights and or tailights? Has anyone tried Dlux on them?
 
Jaretr1 said:
Question, its doing a great job on darkened plastic and rubber trim, but what about headlights and or tailights? Has anyone tried Dlux on them?
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I am currently using Dlux on my headlights. I am only about 2 months into it, but so far so good....
 
Great review Bobby, How do you think Dlux would do on rubber? It says it will work on it.
 
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